Kraeger History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The German state of Saxony, where the distinguished surname Kraeger arose, is renowned for both its beauty, industry, and economic power. However, in the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous Barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Saxony derived its name from the Germanic tribe name the Saxons who inhabited the territory after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Early Origins of the Kraeger family

The surname Kraeger was first found in Saxony, where the family was anciently associated with the political and religious conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. The family founded numerous branches, many of which acquired manors and estates in surrounding regions, where they contributed to the prosperity of their society.

Early History of the Kraeger family

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Kraeger Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krueger, Kruger, Krüger, Krugger, Cruger, Crugger, Crueger, Kruge, Cruge, Kruege, Krug, Krueg, Krugg, Crug, Crueg, Crugg, Krugler, Kruegler, Krugel, Kruegel, Kruegeli, Krugeli and many more.

Early Notables of the Kraeger family

Prominent bearers of the family name Kraeger at this time were Peter Krüger or Peter Crüger (1580-1639), German mathematician, astronomer and polymath; and Johann Crüger (1598-1662), a German composer of well-known hymns. He was born April 9, 1598, at Gross-Breese near Guben in Prussia, educated chiefly at the Jesuit college of Olmutz, at the school of poetry at Regensburg, and the university of Wittenberg; in 1622 was appointed cantor at the church of St. Nicolaus at Berlin, a post...
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Kraeger migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Kraeger Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Eva Kathr Kraeger, aged 44, who landed in America in 1854 1
Georg Kraeger, aged 7, who arrived in America in 1854 1
Heinrich Kraeger, aged 47, who landed in America in 1854 1
Karl Kraeger, aged 9, who arrived in America in 1854 1
Margr Kraeger, aged 18, who landed in America in 1854 1
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Kraeger Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Woldemor Kraeger, who immigrated to the United States, in 1904
Mrs. Woldemor Kraeger, who immigrated to America, in 1904
Ida Kraeger, aged 24, who settled in America, in 1908
Fredrick Kraeger, aged 29, who immigrated to the United States, in 1910
Charles Kraeger, aged 23, who landed in America, in 1911
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Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)